Winning the West

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Winning the West

Prologue

“You’re mine!” Jack whispered fiercely before claiming his lips in a deep and passionate kiss. Will loved when Jack became like this, all possessive and domineering. He knew that Jack loved him, just as he loved Jack.

Jack continued to kiss him while his hands roamed all over the younger man’s body. He pulled him close to him and their erections rubbed together tantalizingly. Jack was beginning to unbutton Will’s shirt when it happened.

Cannon fire rocked the ship. They were under attack. Both men looked at each other longingly before heading toward the door. There would be plenty of time later, or so they thought.

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Will fought furiously and skillfully in the battle, but when he came up against an opponent a foot taller than him and twice as heavy, his skill was of no use. He managed to lock their swords together, but he was being pushed back. Unfortunately, he failed to notice his enemy’s other hand reach for his dagger until it was too late. The dagger was buried deep into his gut and there was nothing he could do. His opponent moved on, knowing Will was as good as dead. He fell to his knees and would have fallen backwards had not he been caught by the arms of Jack.

“Will,” Jack whispered brokenly.

“Jack,” Will said weakly. “I…love…you.”

“Will, don’t leave me. I can’t live without you! Please! I love you,” Jack said with tears in his eyes.

“I’m…sorry.” Will’s eyes went blank and he drew no other breath.

Tears streamed down Jack’s cheek as he pulled the bloody dagger out of Will’s prone form. He knew that he couldn’t go on without Will. Knowing he would soon be with his love, he plunged the dagger into his own heart.